1. Valid passport-Not be older than 10 years, must be valid at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable.

2. Signed Visa Form-1 visa application form filled in BLOCK LETTERS and with BLACK PEN.

3. Passport Size Photos-3 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa)(Camera Clicked, Passport size with white back ground).

4. Signed Cover Letter-Personal Cover letter mentioning Applicant`s email id, contact number and current residence address, Purpose of Travel, Exact Travel Dates, Letters should address to - The visa officer, Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai, India

5. Confirmed Hotel bookings-Hotel confirmation voucher, directly from the hotel in South Africa (letter from the Indian Tour Company is NOT acceptable)

6 Confirmed Air Tickets-Flight booking print out (consulate may ask for the original tickets, depending on case to case basis)

7 Bank Statement-Latest bank statement of salary account (personal) last 6 months with bank seal and signature (on Bank Letterhead)

8 Salary Certificate-For last 3 months

9 If you are a Business person-Covering letter on Business letterhead with Purpose of Travel, Exact Travel Dates, Designation, addressed to The Visa Officer, South African Consulate along with the Notarized GST certificate

10 If you are an employee-Leave letter in Original with seal and Signature (Signatory Name and Designation), please mention leave dates

11 If visiting friends or family in South Africa -- Invitation Letter:  Letter of invitation from the South African organizers/hosts stating the name, passport number of applicant, purpose and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the host and host/authorized signature’s name and signature. The letter should be addressed to:  The visa officer, Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai, India

Please Note: Invitee person his ID copy attested by the commissioner of OATHS. (IS MANDATORY)